This educational summit honors and celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy and advocacy for equal opportunity for all, and presents an opportunity to get a jump-start on college planning. The event is designed to help students navigate the college admissions and financial aid process. High school students of color, first-generation students, and parents are encouraged to attend.

Topics covered during the summit include how to choose the right college, writing personal statements and scholarship essays, financing a college education, and much more.

There is no charge to attendees, and lunch is provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register online at: diversity.edgewood.edu/mlkcollegesummit.

The 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Readiness & Success Summit is presented in partnership with The College Station, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Madison Alumni Chapter, and the Urban League of Greater Madison.

About Edgewood College

Located in Madison, Wis., Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican tradition. We serve approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students at our Monroe Street and Deming Way campuses, and online. The College offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership and nursing practice. For more information about Edgewood College, please visit www.edgewood.edu, or call Ed Taylor in Marketing & Strategic Communications at 608-663-2333.